AUBMC achieves LEED Silver certification for the Halim and Aida Daniel Academic and Clinical Center

AUBMC achieves LEED Silver certification for the Halim and Aida Daniel Academic and Clinical Center

- The First Clinical Building in Lebanon to Obtain LEED Silver Certification

Beirut: The Halim and Aida Daniel Academic and Clinical Center (ACC building) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) has successfully achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification issued by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) on March 13, 2023. The Halim and Aida Daniel ACC is in fact the first clinical building in Lebanon to obtain a LEED Silver certification.

The Halim and Aida Academic and Clinical Center is a major landmark that provides a holistic approach to healing and teaching in an environment that merges patient care, education, and research in one mixed-use building. It has formerly gained international attention when it was announced by Contract Design Magazine as the winner of the Conceptual Design for the Healthcare Environment Awards 2014, in recognition of its innovative design that enhances the quality of healthcare delivery.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. LEED-certified buildings are proven to save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people. They are critical to addressing the climate crisis, meeting ESG goals, enhancing resilience,